History of Alexander Zverev in Timeline

Alexander Zverev, a German-Russian professional tennis player, is currently ranked world No. 3. He has achieved a career-high ranking of world No. 2. His accomplishments include 24 ATP Tour singles titles and two doubles titles. He won a gold medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and claimed titles at the 2018 and 2021 ATP Finals. Additionally, Zverev has been a major runner-up three times.

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1986: Becker's Record

In 2016, Zverev became the first teenager to record three consecutive victories against top ten opponents since Boris Becker in 1986.

1990: Move to Germany

In 1990, Irina Zvereva went to Germany to compete at a tournament, with her husband accompanying as her coach.

1995: Boris Becker wins season-ending championships

In 1995, Boris Becker was the last German to win the season-ending championships before Zverev's victory in 2018.

April 1997: Alexander Zverev Born

On April 1997, Alexander "Sascha" Zverev was born in Germany.

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2000: Tommy Haas wins silver medal at Sydney Olympics

In 2000, Tommy Haas won a silver medal at the Sydney Olympics. At the 2021 Olympics, Zverev became the first German man to win a gold medal in singles since Haas's silver medal.

2004: First Top 20 Victory Since Gasquet

In 2014, Alexander Zverev became the first 17-year-old to defeat a top 20 opponent since Richard Gasquet in 2004.

2005: Youngest boys' champion since Donald Young

In 2013, Alexander Zverev became the youngest boys' champion since Donald Young in 2005.

2006: First Semifinal Since Čilić

In 2014, Alexander Zverev became the first 17-year-old to make a semifinal since Marin Čilić in 2006.

2006: Youngest Top 20 Debut

In 2016, Zverev became the youngest player to debut in the top 20 since Novak Djokovic in 2006.

2007: David Nalbandian wins multiple Masters titles

In 2007, David Nalbandian was the first player outside of the Big Four to win multiple Masters titles in the same season.

2007: Youngest Masters Champion Since Djokovic

In May 2017, Alexander Zverev won his first Masters title at the Rome Masters, defeating Novak Djokovic in the final to become the youngest Masters champion since Djokovic in 2007.

2009: Youngest Challenger Title Winner Since Tomic

At 17 years and 2 months, Alexander Zverev became the youngest player to win a Challenger title since Bernard Tomic in 2009.

January 2011: First Junior Match

In January 2011, Alexander Zverev played his first junior match at the age of 13 at a grade 4 tournament in Poland.

2011: Qualifying Tournament Entries

In 2011, at the age of 14, Alexander Zverev entered qualifying at three different tournaments, including the Moselle Open on the ATP Tour, but lost all of his matches.

August 2012: Professional Main Draw Debut

In August 2012, Alexander Zverev won his professional main draw debut against Christian Lichtenegger at a Futures event in Germany.

2012: First ITF Title

In 2012, Alexander Zverev won his first ITF title at the Fujairah Junior Championships.

2013: ATP Tour Debut

In 2013, Alexander Zverev made his main draw debut on the ATP Tour at the International German Open, losing to Roberto Bautista Agut.

2013: Other Major Achievements

In 2013, Alexander Zverev reached the final of the French Open, the 3rd round of Wimbledon, and the semi-final of the US Open.

2013: Jez Green Joined Zverev's Team

In 2013, Jez Green, a fitness trainer who previously worked with Andy Murray, began working with Zverev.

2013: First Grade 1 Title and other achievements

In 2013, Zverev won his first Grade 1 title over Andrey Rublev at the Open International Junior de Beaulieu-sur-Mer. He also won his first Grade A title at the Trofeo Bonfiglio and finished runner-up at the French Open. He was named the ITF Junior World Champion.

2013: 2013 French Open Finalist

In 2020, Zverev started to work with David Ferrer, 2013 French Open Finalist.

2014: Australian Open Junior Title

In 2014, Alexander Zverev won a junior major singles title at the Australian Open.

2014: Stan Wawrinka won the Australian Open

In 2014, Stan Wawrinka won the Australian Open. In the 2020 Australian Open, Zverev defeated Wawrinka in the quarter finals in four sets.

2014: Braunschweig Challenger Title

In July 2014, Alexander Zverev won the Braunschweig Challenger, his first professional title.

2016: Hopman Cup

In 2016, Alexander Zverev competed in the Hopman Cup with Sabine Lisicki. They won their tie against France, with Zverev winning his singles and mixed doubles matches. However, they lost to Great Britain and Australia Green and did not advance to the final.

2016: 2016 Season Highlights

In 2016, Alexander Zverev had a difficult draw against Andy Murray at the Australian Open, reached the semifinals at the Open Sud de France, and nearly upset Rafael Nadal at the Indian Wells Masters. He also reached his first ATP singles final at the Open de Nice Côte d'Azur.

2016: St. Petersburg Open Title and Top 20 Debut

In 2016, Alexander Zverev won his first career ATP title at the St. Petersburg Open and defeated several top 10 players. He also became the youngest player to debut in the top 20 since Novak Djokovic in 2006.

2017: Won his First Masters 1000 title at the 2017 Italian Open

Alexander Zverev won his First Masters 1000 title at the 2017 Italian Open

2017: Zverev's 2017 Season

During the 2017 season, Alexander Zverev improved his results at the higher level tournaments on the ATP Tour. At the Australian Open, Zverev pushed Rafael Nadal to the brink, but ultimately lost in five sets. At the Open Sud de France, he won both the singles and doubles events.

2017: First Davis Cup Win

In 2017, Alexander Zverev participated in the Davis Cup against Belgium. He secured his first career match win in the competition against Arthur De Greef. However, he lost the doubles rubber with his brother and his second singles match to Steve Darcis, resulting in Belgium winning the tie 4–1.

2017: Laver Cup Debut

In 2017, Alexander Zverev participated in the inaugural Laver Cup in Prague. Representing Team Europe, he earned four points by winning both of his singles matches, contributing to Team Europe's 15–9 victory over Team World.

2017: Tennis Idol Roger Federer

In 2017, Zverev stated that his tennis idol is Roger Federer.

2017: Hiring Juan Carlos Ferrero

In the summer of 2017, Zverev hired Juan Carlos Ferrero at the Washington Open.

August 2018: Hiring Ivan Lendl as Coach

In August 2018, Ivan Lendl joined Zverev's team as a coach.

2018: Laver Cup Clinching Match

In 2018, Alexander Zverev played a crucial role in the Laver Cup, winning the clinching match against Kevin Anderson.

2018: Miami Open Semifinals

In 2018, Alexander Zverev reached the semifinals of the Miami Open, defeating Félix Auger-Aliassime, Christopher Eubanks, Karen Khachanov, and Fábián Marozsán before losing to Grigor Dimitrov. This was his best result in Miami since reaching the final in 2018.

2018: Hopman Cup Final Appearance

In 2018, Alexander Zverev teamed up with Angelique Kerber and advanced to the Hopman Cup final. They reached the final by winning all three of their mixed doubles matches. However, in the final against Switzerland, Zverev lost his singles match to Federer. Although Kerber won her singles match against Belinda Bencic, they lost the decisive mixed doubles rubber.

2018: First Davis Cup Tie Win

In 2018, Alexander Zverev won his first Davis Cup tie, winning both of his singles matches against Alex de Minaur and Kyrgios. This led Germany to a 3–1 victory over Australia. In the quarterfinals against Spain, Zverev's win over David Ferrer and a doubles victory put Germany ahead, but Spain ultimately won the tie after Zverev lost to Nadal.

2018: ATP Finals Title

In 2018, Alexander Zverev won the ATP Finals.

July 2019: Split with Ivan Lendl

In July 2019, Zverev and Ivan Lendl split up due to disappointing results and personal differences.

October 2019: Violence Escalation

In August 2021, a second article was released picking up Sharypova's story where the first left off. It includes this description of the alleged violence escalating in October 2019.

2019: Hopman Cup Final Rematch

In 2019, Alexander Zverev and Angelique Kerber returned to the Hopman Cup and reached the final, setting up a rematch against Federer and Bencic of Switzerland. In the final, the match was decided by the mixed doubles match after Federer defeated Zverev and Kerber defeated Bencic. Switzerland won the title.

2019: Second Laver Cup Clinching Match

In 2019, Alexander Zverev continued his Laver Cup success, winning the clinching match against Milos Raonic.

2019: First Round Loss at Wimbledon

In 2019, Alexander Zverev lost in the first round of Wimbledon to Arthur Rinderknech in five sets, marking his first first-round loss at a major tournament since 2019.

2019: Final Hopman Cup Appearance

In 2019, Alexander Zverev represented Germany at the Hopman Cup, marking his fourth consecutive year in the tournament. Partnering with Angelique Kerber, they reached the final and faced Switzerland, a rematch from the previous year. In a round-robin group with Australia, France, and Spain, they won all six of their singles matches but lost two of their three mixed doubles matches. The final was decided by the mixed doubles match after Federer defeated Zverev and Kerber defeated Bencic. Switzerland won the point with Federer serving to win the title.

2019: Asian Swing Performance

In 2019, Alexander Zverev's performance in the Asian swing included winning his 21st title in Chengdu, defeating Roman Safiullin in three sets. He followed this with a semifinals appearance in Beijing, losing to Danill Medvedev. However, he lost in the second round of the Shanghai Masters against Roman Safiullin, where he was the defending finalist from 2019, and lost to Jordan Thompson in Tokyo.

2019: Zverev finishes runner-up at the Mexican Open

In 2019, Zverev finished as runner-up to Nick Kyrgios at the Mexican Open.

2019: Zverev at Madrid Open in 2019

In 2019, Zverev was a 2019 finalist at the Madrid Open where he took revenge on Stefanos Tsitsipas.

2019: Davis Cup Qualifying Round Wins

In 2019, due to format changes in the Davis Cup, Germany participated in a qualifying round against Hungary. Alexander Zverev participated and won both of his singles matches, contributing to Germany's 5–0 victory. However, he did not participate in the finals in November, where Germany lost in the quarterfinals.

2019: Mixed Doubles with Kerber

In 2024, Alexander Zverev played mixed doubles matches in both ties with Angelique Kerber, partnering for the first time since 2019.

2019: Alleged Abuse during Laver Cup

In October 2020, Olga Sharypova accused Zverev of punching her in the face during an argument that allegedly took place in the pair's hotel room while Zverev was competing at the 2019 Laver Cup.

May 2020: Alleged Abuse Against Brenda Patea

In July 2023, a court filing included allegations that Zverev harmed Brenda Patea in May 2020, during an argument in Berlin, which led to a penalty order.

June 2020: COVID-19 Exposure and Subsequent Party

In June 2020, following Novak Djokovic's Adria Tour, Zverev announced on Twitter that he would self-isolate after possible COVID-19 exposure. However, he was later seen at a party in Monaco, leading to criticism.

October 2020: Olga Sharypova's Abuse Allegations

In October 2020, Zverev's ex-girlfriend Olga Sharypova accused him of physical and emotional abuse in an article in Racquet magazine. She detailed incidents of alleged violence, including one at the 2019 Laver Cup.

2020: First Major final since the 2020 US Open

Alexander Zverev reached his first Major final since the 2020 US Open in 2024.

2020: US Open Final Loss

In 2020, Alexander Zverev reached his first Australian Open semifinal appearance and lost against Dominic Thiem in the final of the 2020 US Open.

2020: ATP Cup Debut

In 2020, Alexander Zverev represented Germany at the debut of the ATP Cup with Jan-Lennard Struff, Kevin Krawietz and Andreas Mies. During the group stage against Australia, Canada, and Greece, Zverev lost all three of his matches to Alex de Minaur, Denis Shapovalov and Stefanos Tsitsipas, respectively. Germany did not advance to the next phase, finishing third in the group.

2020: Tokyo Olympics Gold Medal

In 2020, Alexander Zverev won a gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics.

2020: Zverev reaches first major singles semifinal at Australian Open

In 2020, Zverev reached his first major singles semifinal at the Australian Open, where he fell to Dominic Thiem in four sets.

2020: Working with David Ferrer

In 2020, Zverev started to work with David Ferrer.

2020: Zverev at the 2020 ATP Cup

In 2020, at the ATP Cup, representing Germany, Zverev lost matches to Alex de Minaur, Stefanos Tsitsipas, and Denis Shapovalov, with Germany finishing third in Group F.

2020: Zverev wins two consecutive ATP 250 events in Cologne

In October 2020, due to the cancellation of several tournaments because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Zverev won two consecutive ATP 250 events in Cologne, defeating Félix Auger-Aliassime and Diego Schwartzman in the finals.

January 2021: Split with David Ferrer

In January 2021, Zverev and David Ferrer announced their split.

July 2021: Zverev at Wimbledon and return to top 5

In July 2021, Zverev equaled his best achievement at Wimbledon, reaching the fourth round and was defeated by Félix Auger-Aliassime in five sets. Following this run he returned to the top 5 after 2 years on 12 July 2021.

August 2021: Injunction Against Slate Magazine

In August 2021, Zverev secured an injunction from a Berlin court against Slate, barring it from publishing the assault allegations without stronger evidence. Slate protested and stood by its reporting. Mary Carillo stepped down from her role at the 2021 Laver Cup in response to the ATP's handling of the allegations.

August 2021: Second Article on Allegations

In August 2021, a second article by Ben Rothenberg was released in Slate magazine, continuing the story of Sharypova's abuse allegations against Zverev, detailing alleged escalating violence in October 2019.

November 2021: Zverev equals career-high ranking

In November 2021, as a result of his run at the Rolex Paris Masters, Zverev equaled his singles career-high ranking of World No. 3 on November 8, 2021.

2021: ATP Finals Qualification

Alexander Zverev qualified for the ATP Finals for the first time since 2021.

2021: First Masters title since 2021

Alexander Zverev won his first Masters title since 2021

2021: Career-best results

In 2021, Alexander Zverev achieved career-best results.

2021: Second ATP Cup Appearance

In 2021, Alexander Zverev again represented Germany at the ATP Cup. Specific results and outcomes of his matches were not mentioned.

2021: Australian Open Quarterfinals

In 2021, Alexander Zverev reached the quarterfinals of the Australian Open for the first time since 2021, defeating Dominik Koepfer, Lukas Klein for his 400th career win, Alex Michelsen, and Cameron Norrie.

2021: Germany at the ATP Cup

In 2021, Germany competed in the ATP Cup with the same lineup as the previous year, playing against Canada and Serbia in the group stage. Zverev won his singles match against Denis Shapovalov. He lost his singles match to Novak Djokovic, but won the doubles match partnering with Jan-Lennard Struff against Djokovic and Nikola Ćaćić. Germany advanced to the semifinals but lost to Russia, with Zverev losing to Daniil Medvedev. Germany lost the game 2–1, failing to reach the final.

2021: Zverev wins 2021 ATP Finals

In 2021, Zverev qualified for the ATP Finals in Turin for a fifth successive season. He won the title by defeating Novak Djokovic and Daniil Medvedev in the semifinals and finals, respectively.

2021: Zverev at BNP Paribas Open

In 2021, Zverev was seeded 3rd at the BNP Paribas Open, where he reached the quarterfinals, losing to Taylor Fritz.

2021: Zverev wins 14th ATP title in Acapulco

In 2021, Zverev won his 14th ATP title in Acapulco, defeating Stefanos Tsitsipas in the final.

2021: Zverev wins Western & Southern Open

In 2021, Zverev won the Western & Southern Open, defeating Andrey Rublev in the final. This was the 17th title of his career and the fourth of the season.

2021: Birth of Daughter Mayla

In 2021, Zverev's daughter Mayla was born with Brenda Patea.

2021: Zverev at the 2021 Australian Open

In 2021, Zverev's first Grand Slam tournament appearance was at the Australian Open, where he reached the quarterfinals, losing to Novak Djokovic.

2021: Laver Cup Match Win

In 2021, during the Laver Cup in Boston, Alexander Zverev defeated John Isner in three sets in his only match, contributing to Team Europe's 14–1 win.

2021: Jez Green Departed Zverev's Team

In 2021, fitness trainer Jez Green departed from Zverev's team after working with him for around seven years.

2021: Zverev at Monte Carlo and Munich

In 2021, on clay, Zverev finished in the third round in Monte Carlo, losing to David Goffin. In Munich, he reached the quarterfinals, losing to Ilya Ivashka.

2021: Dating Sophia Thomalla

Since 2021, Zverev has been dating German actress Sophia Thomalla.

June 2022: Zverev injures ankle at French Open and reaches career-high ranking

In June 2022, during his semifinal match against Rafael Nadal at the French Open, Zverev rolled his right ankle, tearing all three lateral ligaments, forcing him to retire. On June 13, 2022, despite his exit, he reached a career-high ranking of world No. 2.

June 2022: Injury before 2023 Australian Open

June 2022: Zverev hadn't won a match since June 2022 until he beat Juan Pablo Varillas during the Australian Open 2023.

August 2022: Zverev Announces Type 1 Diabetes Diagnosis and Launches Foundation

In August 2022, Alexander Zverev publicly announced that he has type 1 diabetes, a condition he was diagnosed with at the age of three. In August 2022, he also launched the Alexander Zverev Foundation, a charity dedicated to supporting individuals living with diabetes.

2022: Madrid Open Loss

In 2022, Alexander Zverev participated in the Madrid Open, where he lost to Carlos Alcaraz, in a rematch of the 2022 final. This loss caused his ranking to fall from 16 to 22.

2022: Ankle Injury at French Open

In 2022, Alexander Zverev suffered an ankle injury at the French Open.

2022: Zverev at the 2022 ATP Cup and Australian Open

In 2022, Zverev represented Germany at the ATP Cup. They failed to qualify for the semi-finals and he lost to Félix Auger-Aliassime. At the Australian Open, he reached the fourth round where he was defeated by Denis Shapovalov.

2022: Incident at Mexican Open

In 2022, after a doubles loss at the Mexican Open, Zverev repeatedly struck the umpire's chair with his racket, leading to his default from the tournament, a $40,000 fine by the ATP, an additional $25,000 fine, and a suspended eight-week ban.

January 2023: ATP Investigation Outcome

In late January 2023, the ATP announced that they would not punish Zverev due to insufficient evidence to substantiate the abuse allegations after a 15-month investigation.

July 2023: Second Woman's Allegations Become Public

In July 2023, allegations from a second woman, Brenda Patea, became public through a court filing alleging bodily harm against her in May 2020.

October 2023: Penalty Order Issued Against Zverev

On 2 October 2023, a Berlin court issued a penalty order against Zverev for "physically abusing and damaging the health of a woman during an argument in Berlin in May 2020", including a fine of €450,000. Zverev appealed the order, leading to a public trial.

November 2023: Patea Publicly Speaks About Alleged Abuse

On 1 November 2023, Brenda Patea publicly spoke for the first time about the alleged abuse in an interview with the Süddeutsche Zeitung, stating that during a dispute in May 2020, Zverev pushed her into a wall and choked her.

2023: US Open Controversy and Quarterfinals

During Alexander Zverev's 2023 US Open match against Jannik Sinner, he halted play due to a fan shouting the opening stanza to "Deutschlandlied", which he interpreted as Nazi sentiment. Zverev lost the quarterfinals match against Carlos Alcaraz after winning a 4-hour 40 minutes five-set match against Jannik Sinner.

2023: Insulin Injection Controversy at 2023 French Open

During a match at the 2023 French Open, Alexander Zverev was initially disallowed from injecting insulin on-court. This decision sparked criticism from diabetes organizations like the International Diabetes Federation and the JDRF. Tournament organizers later clarified that Zverev would be permitted to inject insulin on-court during the 2023 French Open.

2023: ATP Finals

In 2023, Alexander Zverev qualified for the ATP Finals for the first time since 2021. At the event, he was drawn in the red group and defeated Carlos Alcaraz and Andrey Rublev whilst losing to Medvedev. He failed to qualify for the semifinals after Alcaraz and Medvedev were more successful in terms of win-loss percentage in sets, ending his 2023 season.

2023: Settlement in Lawsuit Filed by Brenda Patea

In 2023, Zverev reached a settlement in a lawsuit filed by his ex-girlfriend Brenda Patea.

2023: Zverev's Season Start and Australian Open Performance

In 2023, Zverev represented Germany at the United Cup, where he lost matches against Jiří Lehečka and Taylor Fritz. Germany failed to qualify for the knockout round. At the Australian Open, he won his first match since June 2022 against Juan Pablo Varillas but was defeated in the second round by Michael Mmoh.

January 2024: ATP Players Advisory Council Appointment and Break Point Feature

In January 2024, Zverev was appointed to the ATP Players Advisory Council, drawing criticism due to pending domestic abuse charges. He was also featured on Netflix's Break Point, which faced criticism for ignoring the allegations.

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May 2024: Berlin Criminal Court Trial Begins

At the beginning of the 2024 Australian Open, it was announced that Zverev was scheduled to face trial in the Berlin Criminal Court, beginning in May 2024, increasing scrutiny of the abuse allegations. The trial began on 31 May 2024.

June 2024: Charges Dropped in Abuse Case

On 7 June 2024, the trial was terminated when the judge dropped all charges against Zverev, since a settlement had been reached out-of-court and both parties had resolved their dispute. Zverev agreed to pay €200,000 to the German State Treasury and charitable organizations.

2024: 2024 Clay Season

Alexander Zverev's 2024 clay season included reaching the third round of the Monte-Carlo Masters, the quarterfinals of the BMW Open, the fourth round of the Madrid Open, and winning his sixth Masters title at the Italian Open.

2024: Zverev's Performance on Different Surfaces

As of 2024, Zverev has not won a title on grass, though he has reached two finals and defeated Federer on grass. He has won six titles on hard courts and four on clay.

2024: Rolex Paris Masters

At the 2024 Rolex Paris Masters, Alexander Zverev won the match in straight sets to reach the final for the second time at this event. Zverev defeated home crowd favorite Ugo Humbert in the final to clinch his second Masters 1000 trophy of the season and the World No. 2 ranking.

2024: US Open Quarterfinals and 450th Career Win

At the 2024 US Open, Alexander Zverev reached the quarterfinals without facing a seeded opponent, achieving his 450th career win, becoming the second player born in the 1990s, after Grigor Dimitrov, to reach 450 ATP wins. With the win, he qualified for his seventh appearance at the 2024 ATP Finals. Zverev lost in the last eight to Taylor Fritz.

2024: 2024 French Open Semifinal and Final

In 2024, Alexander Zverev reached his fourth consecutive French Open semifinal, defeating Rafael Nadal, David Goffin, Tallon Griekspoor, Holger Rune, and Alex de Minaur. He then defeated Casper Ruud to reach his first Major final since the 2020 US Open and his first on clay. Zverev would go on to lose the fifth set, giving up his two-sets-to-one lead, and is therefore still chasing his maiden slam title.

2024: Hamburg Open Final

In 2024, Alexander Zverev reached the final at the Hamburg Open on clay, where he lost to Arthur Fils in three sets.

2024: Zverev Leads Germany to United Cup Victory

In 2024, Zverev led Team Germany to victory at the United Cup in Sydney, Australia. He won his singles matches against Lorenzo Sonego and Adrian Mannarino, and played mixed doubles with Angelique Kerber and Laura Siegemund. They qualified for the final against Team Poland, where Zverev won his singles match against Hubert Hurkacz and partnered with Siegemund to win the decisive mixed doubles match against Hurkacz and Iga Swiatek.

April 2025: Bavarian Open Win

On April 2025, which was Alexander Zverev’s birthday, he won the Bavarian Open in Munich for the third time, gaining his 24th title. He also took back the number 2 spot from Alcaraz. Zverev also reached the round of 16 at the Madrid Open, where he received a code violation for taking a photo of a ball mark.